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THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

"How the Light became a Legend"

The landmark Japanese Tokusatsu TV series Ultraman became a massive social phenomenon upon its debut in 1966, reaching a staggering peak viewership rating of 42.8%. Six decades later, Tsuburaya Productions continues to introduce new entries into the Ultraman series, expanding its unique universe to a global audience across generations. This documentary brings together leading voices from the fields of cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Witness profound testimonies from an international assembly of creators, including: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn.

Top Cast

  • Guillermo del Toro

    Guillermo del Toro

    Self

  • Hirokazu Kore-eda

    Hirokazu Kore-eda

    Self

  • Hideo Kojima

    Hideo Kojima

    Self

  • Hideaki Anno

    Hideaki Anno

    Self

  • Shinji Higuchi

    Shinji Higuchi

    Self

  • Nicolas Winding Refn

    Nicolas Winding Refn

    Self

  • Shannon Tindle

    Shannon Tindle

    Self

  • John Aoshima

    John Aoshima

    Self

  • Kairi Narita

    Kairi Narita

    Self

Overview

The landmark Japanese Tokusatsu TV series Ultraman became a massive social phenomenon upon its debut in 1966, reaching a staggering peak viewership rating of 42.8%. Six decades later, Tsuburaya Productions continues to introduce new entries into the Ultraman series, expanding its unique universe to a global audience across generations. This documentary brings together leading voices from the fields of cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Witness profound testimonies from an international assembly of creators, including: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn.

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